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| January 3, 2010 |
| State Representative Karen Boback Is Running for a Third Term |
| Karen Boback |
| 117th District |
| RE-ELECT |
| State Representative |
State Representative Karen Boback (R-Columbia/Luzerne/Wyoming) officially announced that she
will be running for a third term in the Pennsylvania State House of Representatives serving the people
of the 117th Legislative District.
Boback stated, “I am committed to the people I represent and remain focused on property tax reform.
I am an advocate for small business, economic development, and job growth. Road and bridge
projects are a priority. I am steadfast with issues concerning seniors, children, and veterans. I am
dedicated to the 31 municipalities that I represent.”
Representative Boback holds several key positions that directly impact residents in the 117th District.
She serves on the House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, which oversees all aspects of
Agriculture, ranked as Pennsylvania’s highest revenue generating industry.
She serves on the House Aging and Older Adult Services Committee, affording her the opportunity to
create and guide policies that protect senior citizens, and the elderly.
Boback is a member of the Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee which focuses
on laws relating to veteran services and benefits, as well as programs for Pennsylvania’s fire and
ambulance volunteers and disaster relief.
She is co-founder and serves on the Elder Abuse Task Force of Luzerne and Wyoming Counties. She
is Chair of the Republican Subcommittee on Military and Veterans Facilities, and is Secretary of the
Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus.
Further serving the needs of constituents in Wyoming, Luzerne, and Columbia Counties
Representative Boback established a sportsmen’s advisory committee and a veteran's advisory group.
Because of her environmental concerns Boback joined forces with the House Republican Energy Task
Force. "Marcellus Shale, wind turbines and solar are alternate forms of energy that will have a major
impact on my district. It is my job to promote legislation that will not only make us energy
independent, but will protect the environment. We only get one chance to do it right. "
Since first being sworn into office in January 2007 Boback has worked tirelessly for the citizens of
Pennsylvania. Her initiatives over the years, coupled with her dedication to helping others has
benefited not only the residents of the 117th District, but the entire Commonwealth.
She has a conservative record of holding the line on state spending and stated, “I will continue to be
an advocate and spokesperson for sound economic policies, transparency in government, and budget
reform.”
Representative Boback proved that she has broad support among a cross-section of voters in her
district including Republicans, Democrats and Independents, by winning the 2008 general election by
72% of the vote. She won in every municipality in the 117th District.
Karen Boback’s campaign committee is Friends of Karen Boback with Reverend Charles Gommer,
Dallas, serving as Chair. Contact Karen's campaign committee by email:
